G1 vs R1-D: Which Is Better in 2026?
Independent spec-by-spec comparison of the Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot and Unitree R1-D Humanoid Robot. Real pricing, verified specs, no affiliate bias.
Unitree
Unitree official (verified) · Updated 2026-07
$13,500 direct from Unitree (on backorder as of July 2026); US dealers list the base G1 nearer $17,990. EDU configurations run $43,900–$73,900. Unitree cut this from the $16,000 launch price in late 2025.
Payload
3 kg
Unitree
Unitree official store (verified) · Updated 2026-07
$4,290 is Unitree's own store listing, $610 below the standard R1. As with the rest of the R1 line, shipping, duties, and any hand or SDK options are extra — budget those before comparing against the R1 or a Booster K1.
G1 is 215% more expensive than R1-D
Price Comparison
G1
$13,500
Unitree official (verified)
R1-D
$4,290
Unitree official store (verified)
✓ Lower priceThe G1 costs 215% more than the R1-D.
Winner by Category
Full Spec Comparison
| Spec | G1 | R1-D |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 3 kg | — |
| Weight | 35 kg | 29 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 23-43 | 20-26 |
| Height | 127 cm | 123 cm |
| Battery Life | 2 h | — |
Our Verdict
On price, the R1-D comes in 215% cheaper than the G1 — a meaningful gap if budget is the primary constraint.
This is a close match.
Choose the G1 for higher payload applications.
Choose the R1-D for budget-conscious deployments.
Best For
G1
- ✓university research
- ✓corporate R&D
- ✓robotics education
- ✓entertainment
R1-D
- ✓education
- ✓entry-level research
- ✓entertainment
- ✓developer experimentation
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G1 vs R1-D — FAQ
Is the G1 or the R1-D cheaper?
The R1-D is cheaper at $4,290, versus $13,500 for the G1 — a 215% difference.
Which is better, the G1 or the R1-D?
The G1 wins on more categories overall (price, payload, precision, speed, and value). Choose the R1-D if its specific strengths match your use case — see our verdict above.
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